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Chairman, and wv Newton, Secretary ant

Chairman, and W Newton, Secretary an
| Treasurer.
Mr.. Taylor moved q vote of thanks to tn
Press. Rejected. A vote Of thanks to Rail
| roads for reduced rates was adopted by yer,
close vote. Maj. Newton offered the following
which was adopted with rising vote:-
| Returning thanks to Him who is the wonder
| full the counsellor. the great ruler OF men. ant
nations, for his guidance. and aid IN Inc prog
ress of the temperance cause in the past. TO
| the efforts now SO auspiciOusly prevailing II
the States Of the Union, for the ap9I1ti9n OF In
drink Traffic and relying upon Him LOT sue
cess, we shall go from this convention
| supplement and support moral eHorts Dy ou'
our State. by the absolute prohibition of thu
| liquor-traffic-the primary ooJect Oh me pro
hibition party-and to this end we coiolaily ash
| the aid Of ali citizens without d1stinctlon o.
party, race, or sex.
A vote of thanks to the w. G. I. U. wal
adopted.
A motion was adopted requesting the Execu-
tive Committee to take steps towards the
| establishment of a prohibition paper In the
state
the benediction by Rev. Mr.. Collins.
SPEECHES AT NIGHT.
A meeting was held in the same Hall at
night. After the singing by the congregation
of ">weet by and bye" the meeting was open
ed with prayer by Rev. Mr. Howe, Pastor o.
the U. B. Church. Mr.. Chas E. Haines presided
he said that great work had been that day
accomplished in that Hall. That the conven-
ton was more of a success than had been ex
pected, and that all participants are proud o.
1t. He then read letters from persons who
sympathized in the prohibition movement
who were unable to attend the convention.
He read letters from Rev. II G Campbell, Geo
A Bruce, r Miller, Thos M Ramsey. M M
Sibsrt, M E Kerfoot and q number of others.
Hon Thos L Thomas. of Nd, then made a
speech occupying about an hour and quarter.
From a prohibition standpoint. 1t was quite
an interesting and able presentation. and held
the undivided attention OF the audience.
He was followed ia a five minutes speech by
Rev. Mr.. Collins who compressed within that
time more anecdotes and good points than any
man we ever heard in the same brief period.
His remarks were greatly enjoyed and much
applauded.
Then followed Rev. NJ A Dyer. (colored) OF
Harrisonburg in a few remarks that evinced
his zeal for the temperance cause.
The concluding remarks were made by Rev.
Corydon Willard. of Hampton, Va, who spoke
well for about ten minutes. The meeting was
closed with the singing of the temperance
doxology, and dismissed with the benediotion
by Rev. Mr.. Dyer.
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s1eouRNrY. IOWA. SEER, 1e. 1887,

Editor Spectator Your paper of the 14th
inst, containing your rattlesnake story duly
received. A Mr.. ]. Fl. shawhan, who used to
reside here, but is now Il resident of Alabama,
having moved there this summer. was bitten
by rattlesnake on the foot while he was boy
working in the harvest ii cid on the 9th day of
August, 1857, and for several days his life was
despaired Of. Every year from the day he was
bitten he has an anniversary. commencing on
the day when bitten. and his foot swells so it
lanes him SO as to have to remove the shoe,
and the foot turns spotted, giving him con-
siderable pain. which lasts each year from
three days to one week. I love to read the
SPEC. from my apprenticeship horae.
Respectfully,
JOHN r. FARRA.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-The following sales OF
real estate were made by E. M, Cushing d Son,
Auctioneers.
| On Friday, Sept. 23rd. 1887. for w. e. Craig.
Commissioner, The Paul Richter" house and
lot on West Main street to Jas. P. Orchard for
$4,000,
On Saturday. Sept. oath, for W. j. Nelson and
W. Patrick. Commissioners. the Martin Muir
ray farm near Staunton, Va, containing %
acres. to E. 8. Wright at $l7.50 per acre. On the
aame day. for Tucker, Robertson, Woodward.
| Gushing and Burnett, Trustees the "Zirkle''
farm containing 3N acres to the Staunton Per-
petual Building and Loan Company for $1,000
per acre.
On Monday, Sept. Goth, 1887, for w. E. Craig
and w, j. Nelson. Commissioners, a tract OF
land known as the "Kincaid" land, containing
IA to Geo. H. Quinn. for 81 225 co. also tract of
the same to q. 8. Harris for sSO25 for the tract.
For W. E. Craig. H. st. g. Tucker, and
William Patrick, Commissioners. 40 acres Of
land to P. s. Shipley for sl73.25; also one of As
acres to the same buyer for s45 for the tract.
For Geo. M. Harrison, Commissioner, 1914
acres ofthe McChesney land on South river to
W. A. Hudson, for $5.25 per acre.
For A. c. Gordon and Geo. NJ. Harrison. Com
missioners, 632 acres of the McChesney land to
j. H. Rankin for 81 10000.
For Charles F. Nelson, Com missioner. one
half Of ten acres with improvements to ]. A
McCary. for sl9l.25.
For George NJ. Cochran and W. Patrick, Com
missioners, the McComb farm near Barter
brook, containing 200 acres to the Stauntan Per-
petual Building and Loan Company for $500
per acre.
For W. Patrick and T. G. Elder, comm ission.
ers, the Wheat farm near Stauntou, Va, to M
B. Smart for $1,000 per acre. For W. Patrick,
Commissioner. IN acres of land near Parnas-
sus to Andrew Crawford, for $1,000 per acre.
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w c. Esksidge's Ad ,lu.,s:. vs.. W: 2;

WY c. Eskridge's Admir-. vs.. w. p
w Eskridge.-All parties interested
in the above styled cause pending in the Court
of Hastings for the city of Staunton, are here
by notified that b ave fixed upon Saturday
October Sth, 1887, at my office, in the city OF
Staunton, to take. state and settle the follow
ing accounts required by decree entered on the
10th day of September, 1887. viz;
lst. The assets in the hands. OF to come into
the hands OF VIM. d. Runnels, Sergeant, &c.
and asjsuch admir- of W. G. Eskrfdge decd.
I'd. The debts against the estate of w. c. Esk-
ridge, decd, in their order of priority land
3rd. Any other matters which may be
deemed pertine en- Tor which any party in inter-
est may require to be stated.
At which time and place you are required to
be present. and especially creditors of said es-
Given under my hand, this 18th day of Sep.
TENDER. 1857. A.C. GORDON,
sept l4-4w Comm'r.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.-The District
IN School Boards ofAugusta County will
meet for the purpose of appointing teachers
for the ensuing term as follows:
North River District, at Moscow, Oct 18th,
Beverly Manor District. at Stauntos, Dot LIST
Middle Riyey District. at New Hope, Oct 3rd
Pastures District, at Buffalo Gap, Oct. 8th
Hiverheads District at Middlebrook, Sep. 80.
~ Applications for schools must in all ca
SEES be made to the District Boards as THEY
ALONE HAVE TIE POWER TO APPOINT TEACH-
ERs. CT. JORDAE
v. and Wv CIT supt. Schools Augusta co
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:,
SYRUP OF FIGS.

up Co. San Francisco, CAL, is Natures Own
true Laxative. tits the most easily taken and
the most pleasantly effective remedy known
to cleanse the system when bilious or costive;
to dispel headaches, colds, and feaars; to cure
habitual constipation, indigestion. etc. For
sale in go cents and Sl.Q0 bottles, by W. NJ. Al
LEN q Bro, Staunton, Va. feb2 Silly
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II" Il G MI AIN VACATION,-In the
Y Clerks Office Circuit Court OF Augusta
county, Sept. lst. 1887.
T. R. N. Speck. Sheriff of Augusta county,
and as such Admir-, with the will annexed, of
VS..
Lizzie Plumer and -Plum9r, her husband,
James F. Smith, John Fl. Taylor and Edward
Fur, Defen dants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object OF this suit is to have tho will of
Nancy Ryan, decd, construed by the court,
admir-. as aforesaid. under the orders and de-
crees of the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Lizzie
nom residents of this State, 1t is ordered that
they do appear here Within one month after
due publication of this notice and do what is
necessary 10 protect their interest,
Teste.
]. NJ. Quarles, Pc. in. RYAN:
sept7-4 Clerk.
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MARRIAGES.

REEsE-HALL.-At Charlotte, N. c., Sept. 18th
Mr.. Thomas Reese, formerly of Staunton. 8
son of DIR. B. P. Reese, to Miss Hall, of Char
lotte.
CAsH-BRYANT.-NearM idw%y, Augusta Co :.
Sept. 10Th, by Rev. 8. w. Haddon, Mr. MIST
thew J. Cash and Miss Mary s. Rryant-bott
of Augusta "a
CO9-CAMRBELL.-On the 22nd OF September
by Rev. A. H. Hamilton, at the residence
near Vesuvius, of Mr.. Jas R. Campbell. faith
[. err Of the bride, Mr.. John b. Cox, of Rapbine
and Miss Mamie M. Campbell, of Rockbridgt
county.
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saE A STANDARD REMEDY..

B@% A STANDARD REMEDY.
BAKERS PREMIUM EITTERS, which has
stood the test of thirty years trial, has lived
to see "Universal Panaceas, !" "Cure Ais, !" and
the like, rise. flourish, and collapse. neve
again to be revived. We do not mean by
"Standard Remedy" some quack nostrum Of
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
fated with the certificates of men of straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy" we mean as applied to certain rem
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, DysenJe-
ry, Diarrboea, Cramp Collie. Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and ali
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
the stomach and bowels, and as such we rec
ommend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, 9
medicine that has. by its merits. gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes,
whatever their condition, without the eight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
Il. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond, Va.
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SrAUNroN BAPTIST SuNDAY-ScHooL.-T
Religious Herald (Baptist] under the head of
"editorial glimpses and glances." says:
III. E. Summerson, superintendent of the
Staunton Eva Baptist Sunday School Is said
to be capital officer. and the school is larger
than ever before. DR.. Nelson is very proud of
his school aud its superintendent. and of the
Staunton people generally"
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GRAHAh's FERTILIzER. WoRKs.-One of the
industries commenced on a small scale. but
grown into the proportion of fairly sized and
prosperous business, is the Fertilizer Works Of
Mr.. J. E. Graham just below the yard of the
Valley Railroad. He commenced his plant in
1879. and has gradually enlarged 1t. A larger
engine. made by B. F. Stogdon in 1882. sup
planted the first, and Improvements have con-
tinued till now it Is complete establishment.
The following exhibit of Sales will demon
strate the growth of this business: In 1882, the
sales were 10 tons. and, gradually increasing.
350 tons were sold in 1886, aud during the pres
ept season the sales have amounted to 900 tons
of one single brand. These fertilizers have
been subjected to chemical tests and stand APP
proved. and the farmers who have used them
find from practical experience their superior
value as a long list Of certificates given by
many such in Augusta and Rockingham co1n-
ties. lately published In the SPECTATOR. beaE
evidence,
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r AND SALE.
BY virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county rendered at the May term
1887. in the suit of Jordan vs.. Hartman and ais,
we will sell at public auction, in front of the
court house, in StauntOn. on
FIiaay. The 14th day of October. 1887,
a very valuable tract of land, containing
S54 ACRES,
situated on Lewis Greek, about two miles
northeast of StauntOn, and known as RED
Bud, :" upon which John N. Opie now resides
This land is of fine quality, and has spring
water in every field, end mas on 1t q COMFOR-
TABLE DWELLING HOUSE, a new Switzer
Barn, two Tenement Houses, and other neces-
sary buildings; also an orchard Of choice fruit.
This tract would make q fine stock and dairy
farm.
TERMS OF SALE Ten per cent in cash,
and residue in three equal payments at 6, IL
and IS months, bearing interest from the day
of sale, for which the purchaser will execute
bonds with good security.
r. 7. PARRISH,
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HEATING WATER AND GAS FIxTUREs--The
convenience and conf ,rts OF modern improve.
ments, securing heat, water, and light are
constantly progre Sing in their arrangement .
Mr.. G. Bargamin makes a new display of his
fixtures and materials III these branches at the
new storehouse on August street, next door to
Harman's livery. He is thoroughly posted in
his business and has every variety of stock on
hand and can suit any taste in furnishing and
fitting
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UIRGINIA-I vACATION-In the
Clerks Office Circuit Court ofAugusta
County, Sept. I'd. 1887.
Fannie A. CARRIER, Christian CARRIER. Angus
| ia Hartman, and Christine Hartman, by her
next friend, A. G. Harman, Adeline g. Bald
win and A. W. CARRIER, Plaintiffs.
Vim. L. Mowry, Sheriff of Augusta county,
and as such Administrator ofJames W. Bald
win. decd, Adeline G. Baldwin, widow, Bris-
Ransom, James NJ. Ransom, jr.. John H. Guy
and Mary r. Guy. his wife, Thomas D. RAN
son, A. H. 81. stuart. Hunter Mcclure and
Mary 8. MCGUIRE, his wife, Robert A. Gibson
and Susan B. Gibson, his wife. Alexander r.
Robertson and Margaret B. Robertson, his
| Chapman Stuart Clark, Robert Hall smith
and Margaret Baldwin Smith. his wife, Briscoe
Peyton Clark, Martha BALDWIN Ciark' ' and
Louise Bald win Clark, fthe last i've OF whom
are infantsD -. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit Is to subject the lot of
ground on the Churchville road belonging to
the late James W. Baldwin, adjoining the cor
porate limits OF Stsunton. to the payment OF
the unpaid purchase money:
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Briscoe G
Baldwin, James M. Ransom. James N. Ransom
jr. Briscoe B. Ransom, Robert A. Gibson and
Chapman Stuart Clark, and Robert Hall
Smith and Margaret Baldwin Smith, his wife,
are non-residents of this State. it is ordered
that they do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice and do
what is necessary to protect their interest.
! Hudson & Patrick, p.q. J.N.RYAN.
sept 1T Clerk.
UIRG INIA-IN vACATION.-In the
CLERKS Office Circuit Court for Angus
ia county, Sept. 9th, 1887:
T. R. Speek. Sheriff of Augusta county.
and as such Administrator, de bonis non OF
Robt 3. Harnesberger, decd, with the will an
ne1ea Plaintiff.
Rebeccs A. Harnesberger, Stephen Harness
berger, William i. Harnesberger Bessie b
Harnesberger, John B. Harnesberger Cnfantl
James P. Beck, ]. w. Reid Wills Charles r.
Speck. Sheriff of Augusta County. and as such
Administrator de bOnfs non of Benjamin T.
Reid, decd, with the will annexed. Walter 8.
Gurnee and Asher w. Hartman, Defendants.
IN CHANcERY ON AMENDED BILL.
The object of this suit is to settle the estate
| orders and DEGREES of the Circuit Court Of Az
gusta county, and to quiet the title to the farm
of which Robert Harnesberger Decd. died
seized, containing 455 acres and2 roods. stu
known as the 'OId virginia Farm" against
any claim of James P. Beck, J. W. Reid Wills
Charles T. Perrie, NJ. Mamie Perrie and the
Admir- with the will annexed of BENJAMIN T.
farm, and to remove any cloud from said title
existing by reason of any such claim. The said
farm Is the same of which Benjamin T. Reid,
also died seized,
It appearing by affidavit filed that James p.
Beck, ]. W. Reid Wills. Charles T. Perrie and
NJ. Mamie Perrie, his wife, and Walter a
Gurnee, are non-residents of this State 1t IL
ordered that they do appear here within one
do what Is necessary to prot ect their interest
]. NJ. Quarlss. p.q. J.R. RYAN,
sep7-Aw Clerk.
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remarkable cures of skin diseases in staunton
and vicinity. Sold by q. g. CHILD.
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MIddlebrOOk News,

Mrs. Jas. miley, who was SO badly hurt not
long since, is, we are pleased to note, rapidly
recovering.
We are sorry to announce the death not long
since of Mr.. Andrew Lucas, a very highly re.
spected citizen of this vicinity. He bore his
suffering with christian resignation.
Rev. G. Gumbert, who has been pastor of the
Reformed Church here for several years, has
accepted a call to charge In Pennsylvania,
and has moved there with his family.
The farmers are seeding and cutting up their
corn.
The candidates for Office have been actively
engaged in canvassing before the primary
Mr.. A. Lightner. Col. Crawford, and Others
were here last week,
There is to be lawn party at Stover's School
House Friday evening next for the benefit o.
the new Methodist Church at that place.
On Saturday last there was a colt show here,
and quite fine collection of colts were on ex-
hibition. MIR. w. K. Clemmer carried off the
first premium and Mr.. 6. W. Cochran the sec
ond. QUIDNUNC.
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Remember everybody, that Friday, Sept
3oth, is the date set for the event of the season
On that evening will be seen the Rice. Hart &
Ryman's mir strels. This company is second
to none on the road. The three gentlemen at
the head of the organization are all very popu-
lar with our theatre-going public. William
Henry Rice. the celebrated burnt-cork bur-
lesque artist, has performed many time in our
city, and on each occasion scored decided
hlt John Hart Gate of the Two Johns is
known to us as king of laugh makers. Gov.
Add Ryman, the stump speech orator, will adj
dress the vast assemblage on the OCCASION
The assistants. Lester Williams, Hooley,
Thompson, and Chas. French. are among the
foremost in the minstrel profession. The great
society burlesque SARAH HEARTBURN, as seen
at the Arch ST., Opera-House, Philadelphia,
Pa, for four consecutive weeks With original
cast. will be the feature of the evening.
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TIMBER-RIDGE:CHUBcH ELDERs.-The Tim
Fridge church In Rockbridge, of which the
Rev. Alfred Jones is pastor. proceeded last Sab
bath to appoint four elders to fill vacancies
wheh Messrs. F. A.Ott " IN. A. Kinnear, Chas.
L. Thompson, ndsHenry Bagley were elected.
Mr. Thompson and AR. Ktnnear are very
young men. Three o. the vacancies were oc.
casioned by the demise Of two venerable pill
lars in the old colonial church, Mr. Sam1 W
Lyle and Major A. B. Stuart,-and the lament
ed Mr.. John Davidson, who died recently. Mr.
Kinnear Is The grandson of Mr.. Lyle. and is
of the sixth genera tion of John Lyle, who
with others, erected the building in 1855.
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CHURCH RECEPTION There was a reception
in the lecture.room of the LIST Presby terrain
church last Thursday night, at which there
was full turn out of nearly the whole of that
large congregation, besides many Others Re
freshments were served by the ladies, and all
agreed In the conclusion that no more pleasant
evening had ever been passed by those who at
tended at a like entertaio ment, and the hope
has been expressed that it may be repeated
soon again,
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R. T.. PARRISH,
I. M COCHRAN 7

T.,
Commission ers.
], Jos. N. Ryan, Clerk OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta eoanty, do certify that Geo. M. Coch-
ran. one Of the commissioners appointed In
the foregoing cause. has duly executed the
bond required according to law.
Given under my hand this ath day of Sep
TENDER, 1887. JOS, N. RYAN,
sept 7-tds Clerk.
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CENTEMENT'S KID GLOvES-Plain and
Embroidered backs. Only to be found at
WELLER,S.
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.Q-PARTNERSHIP.

COMPREHENSIVE
My brother, Thos. G. Kinney has this day been
admitted to an interest in my Coal and Wood
business. which will hereafter be conducted in
the name OF
KINNEY BROS.
respectfully solicit continuance of the
patronage Of my friends and the public for the
new firm that has been SO literally bestowed
upon me. Respectfully,
Sept. II. 81 MCKINNEY.
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For Ladies', Misses and Children's MERINO
VESTS and PANTS, all sizes, go to WELLER's.
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COUNTY COURT JUDGE STOUT PRESIDING.-
Following are some ofthe transactions in Court
the first two days of the term.
The report OF the Commissioners for the con-
struction of the bridge over South River at
Waynesboro presented their report OF its com.
pletion according to contract, which was ap-
proved and filed.
The change of road ordered near Waynes-
boro on the petition of Elijah Coiner and
others was reported completed as required by
contract, aud the land damages, &C., were or
dered to be paid.
The wills of Eliza NJ. Defeubaugh, Lewis H.
Splitter and Chloe Gordon were admitted to
probate and the will of Joseph Taylor, with A
d. Henry. executor, and John B. Hultze. with
Jacob Hultze. executor, were also admitted to
record
tratrix of Robt o Mccormick, and ths estates
of A D Wren, W H Woodell. and Hamilton
Steward were committed to the Sheriff.
Justice NJ L Leonard reported ana paid into
Court fine of $40 imposed on VIM Brown for
| carrying concealed weapons.
Justice Jno Hunter reported and paid in a
fine of $3.50 imposed on Moses Fitch for assault.
Justice Geo Harlan reported and paid in q
| fine of 81 imposed on Maria Ford for use of I'M
proper language.
Nilsson M Brown was appointed Justice ofthe
peace for South river district in place OF JnO
w Churchman who did not qualify.
VIM Cernagie of Scotland declared his inten-
ton to become q citizen OF the U. s.
Joseph A and James A Snyder renew ed
bonds as executors of Jacob Snyder.